Month: April 2024
28 posts
Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia: the good, the bad and the ugly
In the last few months, media have been buzzing about Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia. For Bitcoiners, it is…
Ethio-Telecom initiates nationwide Digital ID enrollment across 29 urban centers.
Ethio-Telecom has joined the nationwide effort to register millions of Ethiopians for digital identification, marking a significant step…
Africa decries hypocrisy of rich countries, as global economic paradigm-shift beckons.
Wealthy nations advocate for robust industrial policies domestically, while giving outdated policy recommendations to the Global South Rich…
IFA holds BRICS-Plus Academic Forum in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has convened the BRICS Academic Forum in Addis Ababa, bringing together Ethiopian…
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission Seeks Inclusive Engagement Amidst Challenges
Deputy Commissioner of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission, Hirut Gebreslase reinforced commitment to providing a secure environment for all…
World Bank issues dire warning, urging immediate overhaul of G20 debt relief program
The chief economist emphasized common framework, established in 2020, is failing to inject fresh funds into the world’s…
TPLF forces push out Amhara administration from Alamata, as disputes in northern Ethiopia become muddied
Last week clashes were reported in the vicinity of Alamata, a town at the center of a territorial…
G7 statement strikes softer tone on Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU
The recent developments at the G7 have stirred controversy and potentially undermined efforts to combat Houthi terrorism threatening…
Ethiopia remains resolute on MoU with Somaliland amid Controversy
Ethiopia’s commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland remains unwavering, despite recent objections voiced in…
Ethiopia: Policy document sets transitional justice start date, calls for new courts
The Council of Ministers has recently ratified a transitional justice policy with retroactive application dating back to 1995,…
Nations commit to providing Ethiopia with over $600 million in aid.
A pledging event, co-hosted by the United Nations in collaboration with the governments of Ethiopia and the United…
Eritrea releases prisoners from Tigray, as TPLF continues shadow wars in Ethiopia
On April 12, 2024, Eritrea released 46 prisoners it says, “were captured from the Tigray region of Ethiopia…